Tag: #MarineOperations
MT MARIVEX INCIDENT: 24 Indian Seafarers Rescued as Gulf of Oman Risks Escalate
The rescue of all 24 Indian seafarers aboard the tanker MT Marivex has brought relief to the maritime community, but the incident has also highlighted the increasingly complex security environment facing commercial shipping in the Gulf of Oman. On 8 June, a fire was reported aboard MT Marivex off the […]
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Chief Officer Dies During Tank Cleaning Operation Off Mumbai Coast
A tragic incident aboard an oil tanker operating off the Mumbai coast has once again highlighted the dangers associated with enclosed space operations at sea. A 43-year-old Chief Officer, Harsha Gopalan Rajan, lost his life after reportedly collapsing inside an oil storage tank during a tank cleaning operation aboard the […]
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AMSA Warns Operators: Seafarer Rights Are Non-Negotiable
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has imposed another vessel ban after identifying serious breaches of seafarer welfare regulations, marking the third enforcement action of its kind in less than two months. On 23 April 2026, AMSA inspectors conducted a Port State Control inspection onboard the Liberia-flagged vessel FPMC B […]
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2025 Annual Inspections Report
Key Points from the 2025 Annual Inspections Report Rising inspections, evolving risks, and deeper insights into vessel performance—this report highlights how the maritime industry is improving compliance while still facing critical challenges in safety management, maintenance, and operational discipline. A closer look reveals where the real risks lie and what […]
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